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Template Description (not shown in form): An adoption application for a rat rescue.

Adoption Application

Personal Information

Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip *

email *

Home Phone Number *

Cell Phone Number

Work Phone Number

Age *

References

At least two referances are required to adopt from Alaska Rat Rescue. These referances are used to ensure that you provide quality animal care. Friends and family are acceptable referances, but at least one must not live with you.

Reference One

Name *

Phone Number *

Email *

Reference Two

Name *

Phone Number *

Email *

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Household Information

Do you rent or own your current residence? * RentOwnOther

Does your lease state that you are allowed pets? Are there any restrictions on pets allowed?

Are there any children at your residence? If yes, what are their ages? How do they relate with small animals? *

Please list all pets that currently live at your residence. Include type, breed, age, if they are spayed/neutered and how you obtained the pet. *

Have you ever purposefully bred animals before. If so, why? *

Have you ever surrendered an animal to a rescue organization, animal control, or adopted out an animal before? If so, why? *

Veterinary Care

Alaska Rat Rescue understands that if you do not currently own rats you may not have a current veterinarian you know and trust. We have a list of good local veterinarians that we can give to you to help you find a veterinarian that works for you. Rats, like any other pets, require regular veterinary care.

Do you have a regular veterinarian that is experienced with treating rats? * YesNoNo, but I am willing to find a new, experienced veterinarian

Contact Information for Current Veterinarian

If a current veterinarian is provided, we will contact them to ensure they are experienced in treating rats.

Clinic

Veterinarian

Phone Number

What do you consider basic/minimum vet care? In what types of situations would you consider vet care important? *

How much do you expect to spend on veterinary care for your rats each year? *

Rat Care

Who will be the primary caregiver for the rats? *

What type of cage/housing do you have or plan to have for the rats? Please include brand names and models for any commercially available cage. Any homemade cages require links to photos with you standing near the cage. *

What are the basic items you will put in your rat cage? This includes types of bedding, toys and beds. *

What will you feed your rats? *

What other plans do you have for the care of your rats? This can include scheduled times out of the cage, treats, and play areas. *

Are there any behaviors that may be unacceptable to you as a rat owner? This can include things such as being nippy, skiddish or too playful. *

What would you do to prevent or correct these behaviors? *

What circumstances would cause you to give up your rats for adoption? *

How much do you plan to spend on your rats each year? *

Rats for Adoption

Are there any particular rats you are looking to adopt? If you adoption application is approved you are required to meet the currently available rats before making your final decision. *

Are there any specific traits you are looking for in a rat? This can be things such as more or less playful, younger or older, and healthy or special needs. *

Would you be willing to return your new pet rats to Alaska Rat Rescue if they do not work out for you or your family? *